Finding the Third Proportional to 541,226 and 1,174,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,226 and 1,174,655 is: 2,549,423.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,226 : 1,174,655 = 1,174,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,226/1,174,655 = 1,174,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,226x = 1,174,655 × 1,174,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,226x = 1,379,814,369,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,814,369,025/541,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,549,423.66
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